This is a clean campsite overlooking Quemado Lake. There is a host onsite.
Juniper Campground is Quemado Ranger District's most popular campground. It offers full RV hookups, leveled tent sites, and easy lake access. Maximum RV size is 35'.
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Juniper Campground Location Map
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Juniper Campground Location Map
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View of tent site at Juniper Campground
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View of tent site at Juniper Campground
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View across tent site with Quemado Lake in the distance
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View across tent site with Quemado Lake in the distance
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RV sites with hookups at Juniper Campground
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RV sites with hookups at Juniper Campground
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At a Glance
Reservations:
First come, first served. No reservations necessary. All Gila NF campgrounds have a 14 day stay limit.
Area Amenities:
Accessible,Boat ramp,Tent camping,Camping trailer,Picnic tables,Toilets,Drinking water
Fees
There are 17 single family/tent sites and the fee is $10 per day. There is one double site available for $16 per day. There are 17 RV sites with hookups and the fee is $15 per day. These sites can accommodate a 35' RV. America the Beautiful Interagency Senior and Access Passes are honored for 1/2 off on camping fees.
Open Season:
May - September
Usage:
Medium-Heavy
Busiest Season:
Summer
Restrictions:
There is a 14 day stay limit.
OHV/ATV use is prohibited in the Quemado Lake Recreation Area.
Hunting and target shooting is prohibited in the recreation area.
Horses are prohibited in the Quemado Lake Recreation Area. There is a throwdown area outside the recreation area at El Caso Throwdown.
The campground is located just west of Quemado, NM, take NM 32 south 14.2 miles to Quemado Lake/NM 103 sign. At sign turn left onto NM 103 and go 4 miles to where Forest Road 13 (gravel) begins. Continue straight on FR 13 for 1 mile to campground sign. Turn right into campground.
There are 18 tent sites available on a first come, first served basis. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring/bbq grill.
There is one double space for $16 per day.
No. of Sites
18
No. of Accessible sites
3
Status:
Open
Fees:
$10 per day for single site, $16 per day for double site.
Hours of Operation:
Campground season on the Quemado Ranger District normally runs from the Friday before Mother's Day to September 30.
RV Camping
There are 18 RV sites available on a first come, first serve basis and will accommodate up to a 35' RV. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring/bbq grill.
There is a dump station at Pinon Campground for a $5.00 fee.
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Open
Fees:
$15 per day
Hours of Operation:
Campground season on the Quemado Ranger District normally runs from May 1, to Sept. 30.
Fishing
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Lake and Pond Fishing
Quemado Lake is stocked with trout and tiger muskies. Muskies are catch and release only. More information is available at New Mexico Game and Fish.
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